2012 Stories by Lesley Elliott

published Oct 15, 2012

"What's your favorite restaurant?" That question got us all thinking. If we had
to choose one top dog at gunpoint, what would it be and why? Each week, a
different Short Order blogger will celebrate...
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published Oct 03, 2012

Buddha Sushi Bar soft-opened a few weeks ago, quietly launching on the Upper Eastside amid the September restaurant craze. After throwing a grand-opening party this past weekend, the restaurant is off...
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published Oct 02, 2012

Depending upon the Japanese dialect, shokudo could mean anything from "canteen" to "peaceful dining" to "path to food." Regardless of the definition, the essence remains the same: It's a casual spot f...
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published October 4, 2012

published Oct 01, 2012

It's such a challenge to select only ten little restaurants in a culinary mecca like New York City, but I don't want to overwhelm you (or embarrass myself by publicly declaring every item I consumed o...
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published Sep 17, 2012

On occasion, I really do miss elementary school. Recess, art class, field trips...and of course, a time honored tradition of "What I Did This Summer," the all important back to school essay. I have be...
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FEATURED STORY

published Aug 13, 2012

​Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don't forget to check out the full Best of Mi...
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published Aug 03, 2012

Carefully navigating the aisles at the immense stadium of booze that is Total Wine in North Miami and Pinecrest, you'll find a wide array of ups and downs cost wise, with a few well priced gems just w...
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published Jul 30, 2012

Cecconi's is launching a monthly series when executive chef Sergio Sigala will be instructing guests on the true nature of summertime cooking in Italy. For this first installment, Sigala is focusing o...
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published Jul 23, 2012

The Cheese Course, which recently expanded its empire with the opening of a new location in Pinecrest, dominates the local landscape when it comes to fromage. Although other gourmet groceries carry we...
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published Jul 20, 2012

Sugarcane continues executive chef Timon Balloo's Dinner With Friends series on Monday, and we just received word that a limited number of tickets are still available. He'll share the stove with Cesar...
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published Jul 18, 2012

If you haven't had a chance to check out the redesign, head to Lincoln Road this weekend to experience Sushi Samba's recently launched brunch. Featuring a graffiti installation by street artist Jordan...
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FEATURED STORY

published Jul 18, 2012

​Want access to our Best Of picks from your smartphone? Download our free Best Of app for the iPhone or Android phone from the App Store or Google Play. Don't forget to check out the full Best of Mi...
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published Jul 09, 2012

Using "nothing but the most delicious fabric available" (no, these tees are not actually edible), Flavour Gallery shirts are all culinary-themed -- attire truly fit for foodies. They produce line...
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published Jun 14, 2012

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is here and, with this item, ;Short Order
is officially done serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305!1. Lamb Agnolotti at Scarpetta This is a newer offeri...
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published Jun 13, 2012

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is here. To celebrate, Short Order is serving up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you
want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click here.2. Sw...
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published Jun 09, 2012

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then,
Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you
want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click h...
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published Jun 08, 2012

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then,
Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you
want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click h...
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published Jun 06, 2012

Starting one week from today, feed your fried chicken frenzy at Michy's; it's officially back on the menu. A summer tradition that began in 2009, the Wednesday night endless fried chicken feast reward...
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published Jun 06, 2012

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then,
Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you
want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click h...
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published Jun 05, 2012

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then,
Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you
want to vote on which restaurant has the best dish, click h...
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published Jun 01, 2012

New Times' Best of Miami 2012 issue is coming June 14. Until then,
Short Order will serve up 100 of our favorite dishes in the 305. If you
have any nominations of your own, please send them to cafe@...
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FEATURED STORY

published May 31, 2012

I openly admit it: I have a chicken bias. Whenever I see poussin priced above $20, I immediately wonder what could possibly be done to the ordinary bird to warrant such a high cost. So when I checked ...
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